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Chris Hardman

Partner Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment

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Hardman Chris

Chris Hardman
Hardman Chris
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"...is Chris Hardman, who applies his 'litigation nous' to large fraud cases involving the CIS."

Legal 500 UK, 2020, Fraud: civil

An award-winning commercial litigator, Chris handles some of Hogan Lovells' most significant and complex litigation mandates. Chris has substantial experience of co-ordinating major, multi-centre and multi-discipline disputes, which has led to him being acknowledged as 'strategically remarkable.' Chris's work by its very nature is international and he has an unparalleled hands-on track record of managing the largest cross-border matters, often with a fraud-related element.

His work on the BTA Bank matter, for instance, has been universally lauded and has been described as 'extraordinary litigation on a large scale' and 'the most ground-breaking recent case by common consensus'. He has particular knowledge in obtaining and enforcing some of the most powerful orders available, such as freezing injunctions, receivership orders, search orders and disclosure orders. He has rightfully gained a formidable reputation and is known as the go-to litigator for CIS related disputes.

Chris has earned top tier rankings across the board in Chambers, Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal for Commercial Litigation, Fraud and Asset Recovery.His work on ground-breaking cases is recognized by peers and clients alike. Chris led the team to win both the American Lawyer Global Litigation Team of the Year Award in 2014 and the Lawyer Litigation team of the year in 2013.

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"...Chris Hardman is working on some of the largest matters currently before the English courts,…"

Legal 500 UK, 2020, Commercial litigation

Related practices

    Representative experience

    Acting for Victor Pinchuk in his disputes with Igor Kolomoisky and Gennady Bogolyubov relating to various major industrial assets in Ukraine.

    Acting for Konstantin Grigorishin in his dispute with Vladimir Lukyanenko concerning a major industrial plant in Ukraine.

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    Credentials

    Education
    • The College of Law, Chester, 1995
    • Inns of Court School of Law, London, 1991
    • LL.B., University of Manchester, 1990
    Memberships
    • The Law Society

    Recognition

    Chris Hardman is highly regarded for his work for CIS-based clients and is exceptionally well thought of in the fraud space. Sources say: He is very formidable, super smart and hugely strategic. Another interviewee enthuses: He is an absolute star, just fantastically impressive without being pompous or self-important.

    Chambers London (Firms), Litigation

    2016
    Chris Hardman is described by market sources as an excellent strategist and one of the best negotiators. He is a skilled commercial litigator who deals with large, high-profile fraud matters and is adept at locating and freezing assets across multiple jurisdictions.

    Chambers UK-wide, Fraud: Civil

    2016
    Chris Hardman is a very impressive fraud practitioner with a particular focus on disputes arising in the CIS.

    Determined litigator Chris Hardman enjoys a high profile in the market, with sources highlighting his expertise in CIS disputes.

    Led the team to win the American Lawyer Global Litigation Team of the Year Award . Led the team that won the Lawyer Litigation team of the year

    2014
    Chris is described as an immaculate litigator by peers. He regularly advises commercial and manufacturing clients in relation to complex international cross-border shareholder disagreements.

    Fraud: Civil Chris is hailed as a master organiser by sources, who say that he is a pleasure to work with, and extremely astute.

    Chambers UK

    Fraud: Civil - The enormously experienced and very talented Chris Hardman is described by one source as the sharpest legal mind in the city. He is widely renowned for his expertise in handling high-value civil fraud cases and asset tracing, and is regularly appointed to take the lead on the most complex multi-jurisdictional matters, particularly those concerning the CIS.

    Chambers UK

    2018
    Commercial and Corporate Litigation - has a stellar reputation for his work acting for corporate clients in disputes in the Commercial Court. He has far-reaching international experience, including major cases concerning the CIS and offshore jurisdictions. Sources describe him as a phenomenal litigator who is relentless in pursuing cases.

    Chambers UK

    2018
    The enormously experienced and very talented Chris Hardman is described by one source as the sharpest legal mind in the city. He is widely renowned for his expertise in handling high-value civil fraud cases and asset tracing, and is regularly appointed to take the lead on the most complex multi-jurisdictional matters, particularly those concerning the CIS.

    Chambers UK

    2019
    Dispute resolution - Commercial litigation. Leading Individual 'Chris Hardman is a senior partner whose litigation nous is the best some clients have encountered, as is his ability to grasp the detail of the numerous cases in which he is involved. He is rightly regarded as one of the best litigators in the city'

    Legal 500 UK

    2020
    Commercial and Corporate Litigation. Top-level, superb litigator. Excellent lawyer technically. Really practical and knowledgeable.

    Chambers UK

    2020
    Fraud: Civil Star individual Master tactician. One of the best litigators in London.

    Chambers UK

    2020